Travel budget and cost of living in Otjiwarongo (Namibia) how much does a trip cost?

Otjiwarongo travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Otjiwarongo

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Otjiwarongo for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Otjiwarongo compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Otjiwarongo in 2025 is 45% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Otjiwarongo in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Otjiwarongo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Otjiwarongo

Lunch

$ 9.1/person
($ 5.5 to $ 14)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 21/person
($ 20 to $ 35)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 5/person
($ 4.4 to $ 5.5)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.7 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 2.5)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Imported beer

$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Cappuccino

$ 2/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 2.8)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Fizzy drink

$ 0.9/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Otjiwarongo

1-star hotel

$ 123/night
($ 123 to $ 646)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

2-star hotel

$ 172/night
($ 63 to $ 561)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150

3-star hotel

$ 201/night
($ 49 to $ 663)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

4-star hotel

$ 176/night
($ 123 to $ 363)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302

5-star hotel

$ 123/night
($ 123 to $ 646)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 453

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 123/month
($ 123 to $ 646)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161

Room with kitchen

$ 165/month
($ 90 to $ 440)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 143/month
($ 49 to $ 354)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Cottage or guest house

$ 60/month
($ 54 to $ 65)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Family room

$ 350/month
($ 90 to $ 1122)

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77% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Otjiwarongo

Milk

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1 to $ 2.3)

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45% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 0.8/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 2/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Eggs

$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 5.9)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 5.2/kg
($ 2 to $ 6.7)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Tomatoes

$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 4.7)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Otjiwarongo

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.7/km
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.7
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Otjiwarongo

Cinema

$ 3.7/ticket
($ 3.3 to $ 8.2)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Otjiwarongo

Cigarettes

$ 2.7/pack
($ 2.2 to $ 3.3)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 39
($ 34 to $ 45)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51

Summer dress

$ 24
($ 5.5 to $ 45)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Windhoek

$ 1064
(fair price: $ 935)

Montreal → Windhoek

$ 1348
(fair price: $ 1238)

Manchester → Windhoek

$ 993
(fair price: $ 843)

Dublin → Windhoek

$ 980
(fair price: $ 848)

New York City → Windhoek

$ 1363
(fair price: $ 1216)

Edinburgh → Windhoek

$ 1131
(fair price: $ 920)